Portsmouth v ASTON VILLA: Stephen Warnock set to recover in time to start

16 April 2010 10:06

Aston Villa left-back Stephen Warnock is winning his battle to be fit for Sunday's Barclays Premier League clash at Portsmouth.

Warnock picked up a leg injury in the second half of Villa's 2-2 draw against Everton at Villa Park on Wednesday.

Villa manager Martin O'Neill is optimistic that Warnock will recover in time.

But he has got Luke Young on alert for a call-up if former Blackburn Rovers defender Warnock is ruled out.

Providing Warnock is fit, O'Neill is set to retain the side that started against Everton. Midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker, who has been sidelined since January by an ankle injury, has a chance of being in the squad after coming through two reserve team matches.